From: Scott Badger (wbadger@psyberlink.net)
Date: Fri Apr 09 1999 - 22:41:36 MDT
Jeff Taylor wrote:
> Interestingly enough, when I stopped smoking, I did so Cold Turkey.
>
> How is it that some people can, and some can't? I don't see any reason why
> I'd be any less addicted than anyone else. Perhaps, I hadn't been smoking
> long enough? I was smoking for nearly three years before tapering off and
> eventually stopping completely. (winding down over about 1 month)
I am happy for you that you were able to quit but, uh, how is it that you
quit cold turkey by "winding down over about 1 month"? As for your query, I
don't have anything solid for you but it is fairly clear that certain
personality types are more prone to addictive behaviors than others and it's
reasonable to conclude that genetics plays a role in one's vulnerability.
> The trick I used was visualization. I simply saw them as something
> disgusting, a habit which was more like eating shit, than jello. So I
> stopped.
I actually did quit cold turkey after 15 years (after multiple unsuccessful
attempts, of course). I believe that I do not have the hypothetical
"addictive personality gene". I've indulged in a number of substances in
the past that were allegedly addictive and never had a problem quitting any
of them. Lucky me. . .perhaps. I also seem unable to get addicted to good
habits!
Scott
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